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VTU M.Tech Computer Applications In Industrial Drives: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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09 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
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About VTU M.Tech CAID
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CAID with 18 seats through PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs and drive control papers from the first semester. The institute is a state technical university and was ranked #69 in NIRF Engineering 2024. The full fee without PG is INR 90,000, paid per semester, and INR 2.70 Lakhs with PG and living. You get a seat through KEA counselling after GATE or Karnataka PGCET. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 1,200 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.9 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech CAID Fees
The full course costs INR 90,000 without PG and INR 2.70 Lakhs with PG. The tuition fee is INR 80,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. PG and living add INR 1.80 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 80,000 | INR 20,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 5,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| PG and living | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no PG | INR 90,000 | Full course |
| Total with PG | INR 2.70 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech CAID Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Apr 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 4 Oct 2026 and classes start on 15 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET session 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| College reporting and document check | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech CAID Eligibility
You need graduation with B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics or allied branches and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics or allied branches |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VTU M.Tech CAID Admission Process
Write GATE or PGCET, fill options, accept allotment and report are the four steps. KEA allots the seat on your rank and choices. You pay the fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Use your valid GATE score, or write Karnataka PGCET |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the allotment | Pay the fee by the KEA last date |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marks cards and the allotment letter |
VTU M.Tech CAID Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 1,200 and the OBC-NCL seat at 430 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank went lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,200 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 430 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 210 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 190 | Round 6, 2025 |
VTU M.Tech CAID Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 60% of its batch at an average of INR 4.9 LPA. The median is INR 4.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.9 LPA. Power electronics and automation companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.9 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.9 LPA |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Recruiters | Power electronics and automation companies, on campus |
VTU M.Tech CAID Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 40,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 over the course |
VTU M.Tech CAID Ranking
The college stands #69 in NIRF Engineering M.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
VTU M.Tech CAID Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs and drive control papers from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Power electronics, machines and control |
| Year 2 | Industrial drives, control and simulation lab |
| Year 3 | Electives, seminar and project planning |
| Year 4 | Project work and viva |
VTU M.Tech CAID PG and Campus
The PG is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the PG cost.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the PG cost, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech CAID at VTU?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
M.Tech CAID Eligibility▾
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M.Tech CAID Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VTU M.Tech CAID Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living.
Source: VTU fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CAID at VTU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
VTU M.Tech CAID Scholarship Calculator
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VTU M.Tech CAID vs similar colleges
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Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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VTU: 1 Answered Question
How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?
My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS.
It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.
There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types:
- Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
- Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.
Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.
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